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Skating Tips

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Staff Writer
/ New York Rangers

Q: Gerard Fargiano (10) Summit, NJ - I have been practicing my power skating skills. Do you have any tips or drills I can do to become a stronger skater.

A: Becoming a stronger skater requires improvement in a variety of core areas including proper posture, agility, quickness, balance, coordination and dexterity. Focus on activities and exercises that require sudden bursts of movement in different directions like soccer, jump rope, and agility ladders. Here is a great online resource is provided by USA Hockey.